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This book aims to foster interdisciplinary research among industry and academic participants and form long-term strategic links. It provides a presentation of new knowledge and development through the exchange of practical experience between industry, scientific institutes and business. The carefully selected conference themes have been chosen to engender these in the fields of engineering, industry, information technology, business, economics and finance, and applied sciences. This book aims to provide the latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, smart technologies, data analytics and data science, network and communication, cloud and mobile computing, Internet of things, virtual augmented and mixed reality, technology in applied science, digital economy, management and business, finance and accounting, statistics and econometrics, economics and social sciences.

This book aims to foster interdisciplinary research among industry and academic participants and form long-term strategic links. It provides a presentation of new knowledge and development through the exchange of practical experience between industry, scientific institutes and business. The carefully selected conference themes have been chosen to engender these in the fields of engineering, industry, information technology, business, economics and finance, and applied sciences. This book aims to provide the latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, smart technologies, data analytics and data science, network and communication, cloud and mobile computing, Internet of things, virtual augmented and mixed reality, technology in applied science, digital economy, management and business, finance and accounting, statistics and econometrics, economics and social sciences.

This book contains qualitative research presented at the VI International Scientific Congress Society of Ambient Intelligence 2023 (ISC SAI 2023). The book represents a multifaceted collaboration between the scientific community and representatives of business, industry, the IT sector and environmentalists. The book addresses issues related to current research trends in the field of advanced technologies, mechanical engineering, engineering innovation, environmental engineering and digital transformation of the economy, which will draw attention to the processes and problems existing in the industrial sector, the environment and the global economy.

The primary audience of the proceedings includes a broad spectrum of proactive readers who actively participate in the exploration of the field of entrepreneurship research. This comprises of scholars, who are professors, researchers, and scholars that are publishing papers and conducting researches regarding to entrepreneurship. Also, the proceedings aim at the BL/G guests – undergraduate and postgraduate students – keen on the discovery of the recent trends, novelties, and knowledge concerning the topic of entrepreneurism. Thus, for the undergraduate students, the proceedings are useful to obtain the basic information concerning the given subject areas and understand the key principles at play, while the postgraduate students can share the fresh information and methodologies introduced in the articles that can be helpful for their own research. Furthermore, the proceedings are directed towards people with specific interests in entrepreneurship research, be they practitioners, consultants, policymakers, or entrepreneurs. Such people may practice business, finance, technology, or social entrepreneurship and want to be aware of the tendencies in the entrepreneurial field. The audience inclusion policy guarantees that irrespective of the level of the user: a beginner, an undergraduate, a masters or a doctoral candidate, or a professional, the information applicable and beneficial, in solace to one’s level of study or work. In appealing to such a wide range of people, the proceedings seek to create a prosperous and diverse population of entrepreneurial scholars and entrepreneurs and to advance the generation and dissemination of knowledge in the subject area.

The primary audience of the proceedings includes a broad spectrum of proactive readers who actively participate in the exploration of the field of entrepreneurship research. This comprises of scholars, who are professors, researchers, and scholars that are publishing papers and conducting researches regarding to entrepreneurship. Also, the proceedings aim at the BL/G guests – undergraduate and postgraduate students – keen on the discovery of the recent trends, novelties, and knowledge concerning the topic of entrepreneurism. Thus, for the undergraduate students, the proceedings are useful to obtain the basic information concerning the given subject areas and understand the key principles at play, while the postgraduate students can share the fresh information and methodologies introduced in the articles that can be helpful for their own research. Furthermore, the proceedings are directed towards people with specific interests in entrepreneurship research, be they practitioners, consultants, policymakers, or entrepreneurs. Such people may practice business, finance, technology, or social entrepreneurship and want to be aware of the tendencies in the entrepreneurial field. The audience inclusion policy guarantees that irrespective of the level of the user: a beginner, an undergraduate, a masters or a doctoral candidate, or a professional, the information applicable and beneficial, in solace to one’s level of study or work. In appealing to such a wide range of people, the proceedings seek to create a prosperous and diverse population of entrepreneurial scholars and entrepreneurs and to advance the generation and dissemination of knowledge in the subject area.

This book focuses on applying intelligent computing techniques for sustainable development in precision agriculture, digital healthcare, renewable energy, smart cities, and autonomous systems. These areas are highly relevant in the current context, particularly for achieving sustainable development goals such as zero hunger, good health and well-being, and industry innovation and infrastructure.It bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and sustainable solutions, providing readers with cutting-edge research and practical applications aimed at addressing environmental challenges. By highlighting real-world case studies, the book demonstrates how intelligent systems can drive transformation to meet global sustainability goals. Through its interdisciplinary approach, it encourages collaboration across sectors to create sustainable solutions.It will serve as an invaluable resource for academicians, scientists, researchers, and industry experts worldwide, delving into research and development in the agriculture, healthcare, automation, and energy sectors.

This book consists of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at the International Conference on “Sustainable Business Management, Innovation and Technology” . The Corporate Environment has undergone a paradigm shift in favor of sustainability in recent years. businesses are under pressure to adopt sustainable practices. This book proposal aims to explore the intersection of sustainable business management, innovation, and technology, providing insights into how organizations can thrive in a rapidly changing world while making positive contributions to the environment and society. It will empower businesses to embrace sustainability as a core principle and drive positive change in the world. This book is meant for scholars, students, business professionals, and policymakers. The Event appealed towards scholars, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, academics, students and policymakers who are interested in learning how innovation, technology, and sustainable business management come together. It will offer case studies, research papers, theoretical frameworks, and practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for novices and specialists alike. By showcasing innovative approaches and technological solutions, this book will empower businesses to embrace sustainability as a core principle and drive meaningful change towards a more sustainable future.

Algae are emerging as a sustainable source for various biochemicals with applications across industries. In recent times, bioprospecting of algae has been increased for the development of feedstocks for a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, bioplastics, biofuels, and other sectors. Algae cells contain a variety of biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, pigments, and many others. The book explores the production, extraction, and commercialization of industrially important algal-based biochemicals and the processes therein. The prime focus of the book is to compile information on recent advances, challenges, breakthroughs, and trends of applications of algal-derived biochemicals for the realization of the bioeconomic potential of algae diversity.   Additionally, this book presents the techno-economic challenges involved in algae-based biochemical production, from upstream cultivation and downstream processing to market commercialization. It discusses innovative approaches such as photobioreactors for mass cultivation, the application of genetic and metabolic engineering to create a robust and high-yielding strain, the latest developments in biorefinery approaches, circular bioeconomy, and the use of green solvents, all geared toward enhancing process efficiency and reducing overall costs. Designed for researchers, industrial professionals, and sustainability advocates, this book offers essential insights into the algal-based bioeconomy, with a focus on public health, environmental sustainability, and future market prospects.

The book “Sustainable Green Technologies: Bioremediation of environmental pollution” holds great significance in its fields, as it includes both the most recent research on advanced features of green technology for pollution management associated with bioremediation as well as current knowledge of basic concepts. There is a great need for the application of a thorough essay about bioremediation that covers current, pertinent, and innovative green technologies in a practical field to address the serious environmental issues. This issue focuses in particular on the newly created environmentally friendly novel green technology that uses potential biological agents like plants and microbes to detoxify and decontaminate the pollutants in various environmental domains.The book covered a number of topics, comprising advanced molecular and biochemical methods of pollutant detoxification, diverse phytoremediation techniques, microbial remediation, bioleaching, innovative remediation technologies of different hazardous pollutants, genomics, and proteomics in green bioremediation, and a contemporary applied concept of the green bioremediation process. Therefore, this book will be very helpful to scientists, researchers, professionals, teachers, students, and those working in the environmental issues, bioremediation, environmental management and engineering, environmental biotechnology and microbiology, biochemistry, and life sciences.

This book introduces new and innovative science and technology research and development toward supporting sustainable economic development and protecting the environment. It explores how emergent and eco-technologies are reshaping major sectors toward sustainability goals at global level. Addressing new studies, industrial case studies, numerous disciplinary research, this book gives insights of research in topics like green material, renewable energy, smart city, AI driven environmental monitoring, the circular economy, the sustainable agriculture, the water conservation, and green movement. Advanced results in these areas are very important because of the challenges which include climate change, loss of resources, and over-exploitation of industries. This book connects technology, policy, science, and history to demonstrate how these costs, trade-offs can be transformed into opportunities for innovative solutions and growth with lesser the impacts of natural disasters while strengthening the economy success. This book describes scalable practices, disruptive new approaches, and case studies that show the reader how to adopt sustainable practices for ecological balance and with economic success. This book addresses how digitization, smart system like AI, IoT, blockchain can support sustainable governance with sustainable utilization of resources. This book also covers awareness and opportunities for educational reform needed to produce an environmentally aware and sustainable society. Some of the challenges covered by this book are the risk of dispersed innovation activities, the absence of integration between sustainable and engineering practices, and most notably, the restricted spread of eco-technology in industrial systems. The objective of the book is to bridge these gaps by providing an integrated perspective and evidence-based case study solutions. The proposed book is useful to academicians, engineers, environmental scientists, policy makers, graduate and postgraduate students, and all those readers who want sustainable solutions for innovation and green technology prospective.

This book provides insights into current developments and the revolution in industrial applications of miniaturized bioreactors. Miniaturized bioreactors transform industrial biotechnology by facilitating quick, efficient, and cost-effective development. These small-scale bioreactors enable high-throughput screening of many conditions simultaneously, speeding up the tuning of critical parameters such as temperature, pH, and nutrition delivery. This results in higher product yields, better quality, and faster bioprocess scale-up. Miniaturization also saves vital resources and lessens the environmental impact of bioproduction. By providing a diverse platform for bioprocess development, miniaturized bioreactors can potentially accelerate biotechnology innovation and sustainability. The book further discusses the role of miniature bioreactors in microbial screening, high-throughput cellular screening, the revolutionizing of upstream and downstream processing systems along with numerous potential applications. The subsequent sections describe the uses of miniaturized bioreactors across industrial biotechnology, including biopharmaceuticals, drug development, small- and large-scale industries, and the food and beverage sectors.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the latest discoveries and innovations surrounding fungal metabolites, emerging as key players in fields like medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. This book delves into the complex processes behind fungal secondary metabolite production and their vast potential for real-world applications. Whether it’s life-saving antibiotics, cancer therapies, or sustainable agricultural practices, this book reveals how bioactive fungal compounds are poised to address some of today’s most pressing challenges. Fungi are exceptional producers of diverse secondary metabolites, with many compounds demonstrating significant biological activities such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antiviral, and immunomodulatory effects. This book opens by offering a historical perspective on fungal metabolites, notably the groundbreaking discovery of penicillin, and transitions into a detailed analysis of the biochemical pathways that underpin secondary metabolite production. Cutting-edge research on the genetic regulation of these pathways is presented, alongside recent advancements in synthetic biology and biosynthetic engineering aimed at optimizing metabolite yields. Key to the book’s focus is the medical potential of fungal secondary metabolites. These compounds have already made an indelible mark on modern medicine, and this text explores their growing relevance. It delves into the mechanisms through which fungal-derived antibiotics combat drug-resistant pathogens, as well as the ongoing development of novel anticancer and immunomodulatory drugs. Attention is also given to the challenges posed by drug resistance and the need for alternative therapies, emphasizing how fungal compounds could offer solutions to these global health concerns. The agricultural implications of fungal metabolites are also significant, particularly their role as natural biocontrol agents against plant pests and diseases. In this book, readers discover how fungal secondary metabolites offer eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides, promoting sustainable farming practices and reducing environmental impact.

This book includes more than 20 unique studies on the development of digitalization, technologies, innovations, and systems, as well as their application in economics, management, marketing, tourism, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and ecology. These materials are based on discussions held within the framework of the VII International Scientific Congress ISC SAI 2024, held at the State University of Economics and Technology (Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine) from December 2 to 6, 2024. The book includes studies prepared in collaboration with representatives of higher education institutions, the scientific community, business, industry, and ecologists. The works reflect modern trends in the development of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, engineering innovations, construction, engineering ecology, and digital transformation of the economy. Particular attention is paid to current processes and problems faced by the industrial sector, the environment, and the global economy. The book is devoted to the digital transformation of the economy—the process of integrating digital technologies into various aspects of economic activity. This leads to significant changes in the way business is conducted, value is created, and interactions with customers, partners, and suppliers are carried out. Digitalization covers the most important industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, trade, and transport. In the context of digitalization, enterprises need to implement flexible organizational models that ensure the ability to quickly adapt in response to changes in the market situation and technological innovations. This requires a revision of traditional hierarchies, active development of cross-functional interaction, and providing employees with greater independence in decision-making and responsibility for the result.

This book presents a comprehensive, transdisciplinary exploration of how food science, wastewater resource recovery, and bioenergy systems can be strategically integrated within a circular bioeconomy framework. In response to the mounting global challenges posed by climate change, population expansion, urbanization, and resource scarcity, there is a growing demand for innovative solutions that align environmental sustainability with economic viability. This volume addresses that need by offering holistic insights into creating closed-loop systems that reduce waste, recover valuable resources, and enhance overall system resilience. Bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and research institutions, the book bridges traditionally siloed disciplines such as food technology, environmental engineering, microbiology, and circular economy policy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical applications to illuminate the transformative potential of circular bionomics in modern food and energy systems. Through a combination of original research, case studies, and applied frameworks, the book showcases the interconnectivity of food production, waste management, and renewable energy generation. It emphasizes that sustainable development can no longer be pursued in isolation but must instead adopt integrated approaches that consider both environmental performance and socio-economic impacts. Key Themes and Features, Key chapters delve into essential topics including:• Circular bioeconomy principles and design frameworks• Nutrient and energy recovery from agro-industrial and municipal wastewater streams• Upcycling of food and processing by-products into high-value materials• Microbial and enzymatic pathways for bioconversion of organic waste• Technological integration of biorefineries within food supply chains• Life cycle assessment (LCA) tools and sustainability evaluation metrics• Policy and socioeconomic dimensions shaping resource recovery initiatives• Innovations in waste-to-energy systems and circularity in food systemsThis book sets out to solve the persistent problem of fragmented sustainability practices by demonstrating how synergistic strategies can generate both ecological and economic benefits. For instance, the conversion of food waste into bio-based materials or energy not only minimizes environmental burdens but also creates new revenue streams and promotes food system resilience. Similarly, the recovery of nutrients from wastewater can close nutrient loops in agriculture, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and mitigating pollution. The integration of these technologies and methodologies is framed within real-world applications and supported by data-driven analyses, making the content accessible and actionable for a diverse audience. It also explores the role of digital innovations, emerging policy instruments, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms that support the transition toward a truly circular economy.Intended AudienceDesigned for researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, policy-makers, sustainability practitioners, and postgraduate students, this book offers both depth and breadth. It serves as a resource for those seeking to understand the scientific underpinnings of circular bioeconomy initiatives, as well as those interested in implementing practical, scalable solutions across sectors. Ultimately, Circular Bionomics in Food, Wastewater & Bioenergy contributes to advancing the global transition toward sustainable food and energy systems by highlighting interdisciplinary innovation, systems thinking, and cross-sector collaboration as critical drivers of change.